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February 2007 Technology Transfer Opportunities

• The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals to develop polymer ice, a polymer-based artificial ice material that achieves effective mobility control by the precise and reversible reduction of ground traction. This program will be conducted in two phases, each up to one year in duration. Proposers must have at least a Secret facility clearance, a Secret safeguarding level and the ability to process information at the Secret level. White papers are due March 6, 2007; full proposals are due April 24, 2007. More information is available at: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D08/listing.html

• DARPA is soliciting proposals to develop self-powered chemical systems that can encode an input string of alphanumeric characters (i.e., a message), convert the message to a modulated optical signal, and transmit it repetitively to a receiver. This program will be conducted in two phases, each up to one year in duration. White papers are due March 13, 2007; full proposals are due May 1, 2007. More information is available at: http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D11/listing.html

• DARPA is soliciting research proposals in support of its Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). The solicitation highlights 22 research areas of current interest to MTO, whose mission is to exploit breakthroughs in materials, devices, circuits and mathematics to develop beyond leading-edge microsystems components with revolutionary performance and functionality. Awards having a project period of 1-2 years are anticipated; longer-term efforts also may be considered. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until Jan. 14, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12261

• DARPA is soliciting concept papers for its armor challenge program. This program seeks to identify promising new armor systems for military vehicles, and is aimed primarily at inventors and small organizations that do not have the resources to initiate a full-scale armor development program. Funding will not be provided for R&D, but DARPA will reimburse selectees for the manufacturing and shipping costs of test samples of novel armor designs that they submit to an independent laboratory for evaluation. Papers may be submitted at any time until Jan. 26, 2008. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/SN06%2D16/listing.html

• The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for its Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Set-Aside Program. The objective of the program is to provide materials and manufacturing research opportunities for HBCU/MI universities in the primary technology areas of polymers, metals, organic matrix composites, nondestructive evaluation, tribology and coatings, ceramics, materials and processes for sensors, laser hardened materials, and manufacturing technology. Approximately $400,000 over fiscal years 2007-08 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of 16 months. White papers and full proposals, respectively, are due 15 days and 30 days after this solicitation's publication date, which was Jan. 11. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12240

• The Air Force is soliciting proposals for its space electronics program. This program, in part, seeks to reduce or eliminate the gap between space and terrestrial electronics through breakthroughs in materials, devices, processes, packaging and architecture. Approximately $150 million over fiscal years 2007-11 is expected to be available for awards ranging from six months to five years in duration. Eligibility is unrestricted. Individual calls for proposals recently released under this solicitation are detailed below. All proposals are due Feb. 12, 2007. The master announcement is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11531

• Radiation-hardened reliable electronics. This topic involves the development of new devices and processing methods that will result in improved radiation hardness and long-term reliability, as compared to devices built using classical technological approaches. Approximately $130,000 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of 24-27 months. http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12208
• Advanced electronic materials, devices and circuits for space electronics. This topic supports measurement, analysis and design of materials for chalcogenide phase-change material, leading to the improved understanding of the phase-change dynamics and predictions of ideal stoichiometries. Approximately $600,000 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of 36-39 months. http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12209
• Advanced electronics materials, devices and circuits for space electronics. This topic encourages basic research of nanoscale semiconductor technology for the purpose of electronics device development and creating the basic modeling techniques required for future design tool chain integration. Approximately $150,000 is expected to be available for awards. http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12210

• The Air Force is soliciting proposals to support its Control Science Center of Excellence. The center conducts basic and applied research in aerospace dynamics and control. Current areas of interest include cooperative control of unmanned air vehicles, and modeling and control of hypersonic vehicles. Approximately $4.1 million over fiscal years 2007-11 is expected to be available for one cooperative agreement award. Eligibility is unrestricted. Notices of intent to propose are due Jan. 22, 2007; proposals are due Feb. 26, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12197

• The Air Force is soliciting white papers for innovative technologies to support the development and operation of information management technology in accordance with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Management technology goals. This initiative is aimed at solving the technical problem of federating information spaces. Approximately $4.2 million over fiscal years 2007-10 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of up to 30 months. Awards ranging from $50,000 to $350,000 per year may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until Sept. 30, 2010; however, they are due Feb. 20, 2007, for FY 2007 funding. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/Reference%2DNumber%2DBAA%2D07%2D07%2DIFKA/listing.html

• The Air Force is soliciting proposals to design, develop and manufacture a technology demonstration aircraft that features advanced structural design and manufacturing techniques integrated with advanced aerodynamic design. The purpose of this aircraft is to demonstrate the integration of structural technologies to implement structural design concepts that will break current paradigms of vehicle cost as related to weight. Approximately $6 million is expected to be available for three Phase I awards of up to $2 million for a project period of five months. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 8, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2DDet1%2DAFRLPKV%2D07%2D04/listing.html

• The Department of the Navy is soliciting white papers proposing to develop and demonstrate technologies for next-generation components and systems in electronic warfare. This program seeks to provide naval forces with improved threat warning systems, electronic support measures, decoys, electronic attack countermeasures, and communication and navigation countermeasures. Approximately $2 million is expected to be available annually over fiscal years 2008-10 to support awards having a project period of 1-3 years. Awards ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 are anticipated; however, lower- and higher-cost proposals will be considered. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers are due Feb. 12, 2007; full proposals will be due May 14, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12231

• The Navy is soliciting proposals for the Human Performance, Training and Education program. This program seeks to develop science and technology that will support a scalable Marine infantry unit that can locate, close with and destroy enemies in both conventional and distributed/asynchronous combat conditions. Approximately $25 million over fiscal years 2007-11 is expected to be available for 2-6 awards having a project period of 1-3 years. Awards ranging from $100,000 to $750,000 per year may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Feb. 26, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12243

• DOE invites applications for research on the ethical, legal and societal implications of research on alternative bioenergy technologies, synthetic genomics or nanotechnologies. The results of this research should provide a better understanding of the potential environmental and societal impacts of biofuels throughout the entire supply chain, and contribute to the development of informed policies on bioenergy crops and their consequences. Up to $1 million in FY 2007 funding is expected to be available for 5-9 grants having a project period of up to three years. Awards of up to $300,000 per year may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Required preapplications are due Feb. 8, 2007; invited full applications will be due April 19, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12057

• DOE invites applications for basic R&D projects to design and develop experimental approaches to discover the nature of the "dark energy" in the universe. Up to $5 million is expected to be available for grants having a project period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. All types of applicants are eligible, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Applications are due Feb. 27, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12200

• DOE invites applications proposing to develop hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, with a focus on the transportation sector. One of the goals of this program is to develop low-cost and energy-efficient production and delivery technologies that utilize domestic resources while minimizing greenhouse gas and other emissions. Approximately $19.3 million over fiscal years 2007-10 is expected to be available for 4-11 grants and cooperative agreements having a cost-sharing requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards of up to $3 million for a project period of three years may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Applications are due March 15, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12250

• DOE invites applications for the Environmental Remediation Sciences Program. This program is designed to support innovative, fundamental research investigating the coupled physical, chemical and biological processes affecting the transport of subsurface contaminants at DOE sites. Up to $6 million is expected to be available for 30 grants having a project period of up to three years. Annual awards of up to $250,000 for single investigator projects or $450,000 per year for multi-investigator projects may be made. Preapplications are due Feb. 20, 2007; full applications are due May 3, 2007. Awards of up to $3 million for a project period of three years may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Applications are due March 15, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12269

• DOE invites applications proposing to develop more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies that enable America to use less petroleum. This solicitation targets three technology areas: (1) E85 optimized engine, (2) enabling technologies for fuels and lubricants, and (3) efficiency clean combustion and fuels co-development. Approximately $1.7 million in FY 2007 funding is expected to be available for 4-8 cooperative agreement awards having a cost-sharing requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards ranging from $250,000 to $3 million for a project period of 2-3 years may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Applications are due March 15, 2007. More information is available at: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1a/13ac807a9a05e75985257266006dd07b

• DOE invites applications for theoretical research relevant to the U.S. program in magnetic fusion energy sciences. Specific areas of interest include magnetohydrodynamics; confinement and transport; boundary physics; plasma heating, noninductive current drive and energetic particles; innovative/integrating concepts; and atomic and molecular processes in plasmas. Approximately $5 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for grants having a project period of up to three years. All types of applicants are eligible, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and some nonprofit organizations. Required letters of intent are due Feb. 23, 2007; applications are due March 28, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12254

• The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is interested in reviewing products, materials and process technologies that could be used in currency manufacturing that would allow the blind and visually impaired to easily identify the denomination of the currency. Items submitted will be evaluated to assess their compatibility with the currently used designs and manufacturing processes, environmental acceptability, wear characteristics during circulation, and ease of currency denomination identification. No reimbursement will be made for responses, which are due March 9, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/TREAS/BEP/OPDC20220/RFI07%2D0003/listing.html

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and Food and Drug Administration jointly invite small business concerns to submit applications for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs, in part, emphasize increased private sector commercialization of technology developed through federal R&D and seek to increase small business participation in federal R&D. Awards will result from funds appropriated for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, which have yet to be determined. Applications may be submitted by any of three deadlines in 2007, April 5, Aug. 5 and Dec. 5. More information on SBIR awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-280.html. For STTR awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-281.html

• The National Institutes of Health invites applications for research that characterizes the chemistry, psychopharmacology, and/or toxicology of acute and chronic exposure to psychoactive natural products, as well as the transition in the use of these products to licit or illicit drugs of abuse. Eligibility is open, and the general submission schedule applies (see notes above). More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-108.html

• NIDA and NCI invite applications for research that furthers the translation of existing knowledge into treatment and treatment practice, or research that, in and of itself, will readily translate to clinical research or practice. Eligibility is open and the general submission schedule applies (see notes above). More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-109.html

• NIDA invites applications for health services research in conjunction with NIDA's Clinical Trials Network (CTN). This initiative is intended, in part, to encourage researchers to use the CTN as a platform for new research to develop or refine research tools - including study designs, measurement instruments, and data analytic methods - to facilitate higher quality health services research on practice improvement in drug abuse treatment. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-113.html

• NIAAA and NIDA invite high quality clinical research grant applications focusing on the identification, evaluation and development of safe and effective complementary and alternative medical therapies for the treatment of substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder, including abuse or dependence on all licit and illicit drugs/medications. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-120.html

• The National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites applications to study the evolutionary principles that underlie the emergence, spread and containment of infectious disease. An explicit goal of this initiative is to stimulate interdisciplinary research between (1) quantitative and computational sciences and (2) experimental, clinical or field studies. Areas of particular interest include the evolution of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen systems, and the consequences of intervention strategies. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-130.html

• The U.S. Geological Survey invites applications for the Mineral Resources External Research Program. For 2007, this program solicits research proposals that address assessment for concealed non-fuel mineral resources. Research should focus on better understanding selected mineral systems, the mechanism of concealment, the nature of the cover, or remote techniques to identify concealed mineral resources. Approximately $1 million is expected to be available for 10-20 awards. Eligible are universities, state agencies, tribal governments or organizations, and industry or other private sector organizations. Applications are due Feb. 23, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12235

• NSF is soliciting proposals for the funding opportunities described below. Eligible are the categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide

• Enhanced international collaborations in materials research and education. This program provides support for (1) international materials institutes, (2) international collaborative research and education projects with funding organizations in Europe and the Americas, and (3) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites and Research Experiences for Teachers. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12803
• Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks program. This program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks, including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. Proposals are due Feb. 7, 2007. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
• Biomaterials Program. This program focuses on the study of biologically related materials and phenomena, including biological pathways to new materials. Awards will be in the general areas of biological condensed matter physics and chemistry, and biologically related materials science. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13699
• Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis program. This program encourages proposals aimed at synthesizing a body of related research projects conducted by a single individual or group of investigators over an extended period. Up to $1.5 million is expected to be available annually to support 6-9 grants per year. These funds may be expended over a total of two years. Proposals are due Jan. 9 and July 9, annually. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06568
• Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences program. This program, in part, seeks to enable groups of researchers to respond to recognized scientific needs of pressing importance in the mathematical sciences. Groups may include researchers from other science and engineering disciplines appropriate to the proposed research, not just mathematical scientists. Approximately $12 million is expected to be available annually to support 10-15 standard or continuing grants per year. Awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000 per year for up to three years may be made. Required letters of intent are due Aug. 17, 2007; proposals are due Sept. 21, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06580
• Metals research, which encompasses the broad areas of physical and mechanical metallurgy. This initiative seeks to increase understanding and predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, alloy chemistry, and microstructure of metals to their physical and structural properties and performance in various applications and environments. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5351
• Research that investigates the fundamental phenomena associated with the synthesis and processing of electronic and photonic materials. The objective is to increase fundamental understanding and develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing and microstructure of these materials to their properties and performance in various applications and environments. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5353
• Basic research in understanding the atomic and molecular basis for synthesis, structure-composition-property relationships, and the processing of materials. This program is largely multidisciplinary, with strong components of chemistry, physics, biology and materials science. Special attention is given to the creation of new classes of materials exhibiting new phenomena and discovering specific materials with superior properties. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5356
• Basic research and education on polymeric materials. Areas addressed include synthesis, molecular assembly, characterization, phase behavior, structure, morphology and properties. Particular focus is on new materials, or materials with novel or superior properties, and on fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 17 and Nov. 2, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5357
• Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities Program. This program supports the development of technologies for new and improved devices or software for persons with disabilities. The program also is directed toward the characterization, restoration, and/or substitution of normal functions in humans. Proposals may be submitted between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501021
• Biochemical Engineering Program. This program deals with research and education associated with processing and manufacturing of products of economic importance by effectively utilizing renewable resources of biological origin and bioinformatics originating from genomic and proteomic information. Proposals may be submitted between either of two deadline windows in 2007: Feb. 1/March 1 and Aug. 15/Sept. 15. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501022
• Biomedical Engineering Program. This program seeks to provide opportunities to develop novel ideas into projects that integrate engineering and life science principles in solving biomedical problems that serve humanity. The program, in part, focuses on high impact transforming technologies and include models and tools for understanding and control of biological systems. Proposals may be submitted between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501023
• Biotechnology Program. This program deals with problems involved in economic processing and manufacturing of products of economic importance by effectively utilizing renewable resources of biological origin and bioinformatics originating from genomic and proteomic information. Proposals may be submitted between either of two deadline windows in 2007: Feb. 1/March 1 and Aug. 15/Sept. 15. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501024
• Biophotonics Program. This program focuses on the development of complex new integrated bio-optical technologies utilizing advances in optical technology. Proposals may be submitted between Aug. 15 and Sept. 15, 2007. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501025
• Energy for Sustainability Program. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion and storage, and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Proposals may be submitted between either of two deadline windows in 2007: Feb. 1/March 1 and Aug. 15/Sept. 15. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
• Environmental Sustainability Program. This program supports engineering research, with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and are compatible with sustaining the natural systems that provide ecological services vital for human survival. Proposals may be submitted between either of two deadline windows in 2007: Feb. 1/March 1 and Aug. 15/Sept. 15. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027
• Environmental Technology Program. This program provides support to develop and test new technologies across the range of sub-areas and activities in the field of environmental engineering. These include new devices and systems for more effective pollutant removal from air and water, and new technologies that minimize or avoid the pollutant generation inherent in older commercial and domestic processes and activities. Proposals may be submitted between either of two deadline windows in 2007: Feb. 1/March 1 and Aug. 15/Sept. 15. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501030

• Job Opportunity. Purdue University's Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) is seeking a research scientist to research, recommend, obtain funding for, and execute computational science projects. He or she will develop proposal opportunities through collaboration with campus and national research teams; provide leadership and technical project management for shared cyberinfrastructure initiatives; and evaluate current and future trends in areas of high-performance computing. A Ph.D. in engineering or a related field is required. A full description of this opportunity and others is available through the SSTI Job Corner at http://www.ssti.org/posting.htm

• Interactive Technologies 2007 Call for Papers. Abstracts for presentations from knowledgeable professionals in industry, government, military, public education and academia are solicited to provide presentations that would be part of a comprehensive conference program on the latest interactive technologies as they are being applied to training, education and job performance improvement, including ways to implement technology, descriptions of education and technical skills applications, e-Learning, enterprise management, and instructional systems design, together with Knowledge Management systems. http://www.salt.org/docs/call.pdf

• The ability to connect two rubber-impregnated cloth surfaces via simple joining method sought. http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/needofweek/6323?sid=390

• An advanced materials company is seeking new coating technologies that display excellent weathering and durability performance. The coatings will be applied in wet format to glass substrates and need to be optically transparent, have a hardness of at least 2H, and have excellent outdoor durability. http://www.yet2.com/app/insight/needofweek/6312?sid=390

• A coating is needed for application on top of an optical layer, which consists of a scratch-sensitive material. The coating should provide protection against mechanical damage and be applied either by spray coating, doctor blade coating, or dip coating. http://link.abpi.net/l.php?20070125A5

• Technology sought to add laminated/printed photovoltaic elements (solar module) on flexible waterproofing sheets and encapsulate them. The solar efficiency (conversion to electricity) should be at least at a level of 5% (AM 1.5). http://www.yet2.com/app/list/wantad?id=5512&sid=90&abc=0

• A technique sought to visually detect the presence of pathogenic bacteria or microbes on human hands regardless of the presence of beneficent microorganisms and without killing the latter. http://www.yet2.com/app/list/wantad?id=6295&sid=90&abc=0

• An assay to predict and model renal clearance is sought. The assay can be cell-based or fluorescence-based, but should be amenable to a 6-well plate at minimum. Ideally, the assay could be modified and used to predict renal clearance in multiple species. http://www.yet2.com/app/list/wantad?id=5479&sid=90&abc=0

• A means to prevent (decelerate) evaporation of a liquid out of a porous biological structure or to retain the liquid in the biological structure is sought. http://www.yet2.com/app/list/wantad?id=6293&sid=90&abc=0

• Applying Food-grade, Low-viscosity Fluid to a Container Interior - A global consumer products company invites proposals for a commercially proven process to uniformly coat the interior surface of a container with a very thin layer of a food-grade, low-viscosity fluid.

• Crystal Habit Modifiers for Sodium Chloride - A large multinational corporation is seeking proposals or expertise in identifying additives that will modify sodium chloride (NaCl) crystals to form fragile crystals or dendrites.

• DuPont Offers Biotechnology Partnership Opportunities - The DuPont Company seeks proposals from inventors, startups or established companies needing to develop late-phase industrial biotechnology programs.

• Hazelnut Substitutes or Extenders - Kraft Foods is seeking proposals for the identification and demonstration of an alternative or substitute for whole natural hazelnuts or for a way to extend the supply of these nuts.

• Heat-Resistant, High Dielectric-Constant Materials - A global electronic components manufacturer is seeking proposals for highly heat-resistant, high dielectric-constant materials for capacitors used in power devices.

• High-Efficiency Heat Extraction for Parked Vehicles - A global automotive manufacturer invites proposals for onboard systems or technology to remove excess heat from parked vehicles.

• High-Flow One-Way Valve - A global consumer products company is seeking proposals for a coffee packaging solution to allow CO2 off-gassing and prevent oxygen ingress.

• High-Speed Laser Beam Scanning - A major manufacturer is seeking technology development proposals for a high-speed, precision laser beam scanner for use in laser machining processes.

• High-Temperature Nonstick Coatings - A Fortune 100 company is seeking proposals for the development of a high-temperature nonstick coating for a consumer product application.

• Polymeric Lid - Kraft Foods is seeking proposals for the identification and demonstration of a flexible polymeric package lid material that can be die-cut and sealed to a polypropylene rigid cup.

• Prevention of Color Bleeding in Dairy Foods - Kraft Foods is seeking proposals for a novel technology to prevent colors from bleeding into dairy products when colored fruits or vegetables are added.

• Protecting Dairy Food in Clear Packaging - Kraft Foods is seeking proposals for a novel technology to protect dairy food products in clear rigid packages from developing light-induced off-flavors.

• Reducing Drag for Pickups and SUVs - A global automotive manufacturer invites proposals for devices or technology to reduce aerodynamic drag wake on automotive vehicles while preserving vehicle functionality.

• Seeking a Compact Coarse Grain Powder Dispensing Device - A Fortune 100 company is seeking proposals for the development of a compact granular powder dispensing system for use in a high humidity environment.

• Seeking Eco-Friendly Organic Solvents - A Fortune Global 500 company is seeking proposals aimed at identifying sources of environmentally friendly volatile solvent compositions.

• Technology for Depositing Thin-Film Tin Coatings on ABS Plastics - A multinational consumer products company invites proposals describing methods and technologies for depositing conductive thin-film coatings of tin on acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)—or other suitable hard plastic—substrates.

• Vaporization of Natural Dye in Alcohol - A multibillion-dollar global beverage manufacturer is seeking proposal briefs describing methods, approaches or technologies that would allow vaporization of natural vegetable dye in alcohol.

• Antibody Purification Media for High pH Cleaning - A major biomedical corporation invites proposals describing improved affinity chromatography methods for isolating Immunoglobulin G (IgG).

• Complex Oligomeric Components of Botanicals Analysis - A multinational ingredient company invites proposals supporting research in polymeric proanthocyanadins (PACs) or polyflavan-3-ols.

• Constant Flow Through Parallel Hydraulic Pistons - A global 500 corporation invites proposals describing technology to obtain a constant flow of a liquid chemical through two hydraulic cylinders.

• Customer-driven Robust Engineering Design- A consumer durables manufacturing company invites proposals for methods to translate multiple sources of customer assessment data into robust information useful for engineering design decisions.

• Fast Depositing Copper Electrolyte for Electroless Plating - A multibillion-dollar manufacturer of plasma display panel (PDP) parts and printed circuit board (PCB) business is seeking a copper electrolyte that can accelerate the electroless plating of copper.

• Forming and Perforating/Drilling Expertise for Perforated Moulds - A European company is seeking proposals for market-ready or almost market-ready solutions and supply of perforated 3-dimensional moulds.

• Injection of Solid Particles into a Chemical Reactor - A global company invites proposals describing technology for the injection of solid particles into a chemical reactor at elevated pressure and temperature.

• Laser Light Deflection Control Technology - A multibillion-dollar electronics manufacturer invites proposals describing technology for high-speed control of laser light deflection.

• Materials and Processes Leading to Greener Electronics - A Fortune 500 company is seeking proposals describing new and novel materials or processes that could provide a 10X improvement in the ecological footprint of consumer electronic devices.

• Micro-porous Membrane for Pore-filled Membrane Production - A multibillion-dollar company with a competitive power supply device business is seeking a supply of micro-porous membrane for pore-filled membrane production.

• Nonfluorescent UV-Transparent Inorganic Powder Coating - A multibillion-dollar manufacturer with a competitive electronics device and display related parts business is seeking to purchase a stable inorganic powder coating that is UV-transparent.

• Portable Nondestructive Menthol Sensor - Philip Morris USA invites proposals describing the design and development of a device to be used to measure the amount of menthol in tobacco and other materials.

• Seeking Consultants - Controlled Release Technology - A multibillion-dollar corporation is seeking to identify experts in controlled release chemical technology who can serve on a technical advisory board.

• Super-Durable, Highly Responsive Micro-Actuator - A top-five inkjet printer manufacturer invites proposals describing super-durable micro-actuator technology that is extremely sensitive, has a large displacement, and can be used in inkjet printer heads.

• Suppression of Emulsion Particle Formation in Suspension Polymerization - A multibillion-dollar manufacturer is seeking technology to suppress formation of emulsion particles during suspension polymerization of styrene/acrylate polymer resin or to remove the submicron polymer particles that develop as a result.

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